{"id":11079,"date":"2008-05-12T03:44:00","date_gmt":"2008-05-12T03:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/snuggle-up-along-the-great-ocean-road-a-destination-not-just-a-road-2\/"},"modified":"2008-05-12T03:44:00","modified_gmt":"2008-05-12T03:44:00","slug":"snuggle-up-along-the-great-ocean-road-a-destination-not-just-a-road-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2008\/05\/snuggle-up-along-the-great-ocean-road-a-destination-not-just-a-road-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SNUGGLE UP ALONG THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD &#8211; A DESTINATION NOT JUST A ROAD!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SCe_vDx8XDI\/AAAAAAAADLU\/mmPr6GbRaF8\/s1600-h\/att22cfe.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_OY-0d2rKv_Q\/SCe_vDx8XDI\/AAAAAAAADLU\/mmPr6GbRaF8\/s200\/att22cfe.jpg\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SNUGGLE UP ALONG THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>A DESTINATION NOT JUST A ROAD!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Voted one of the top coastal drives in the world \u2013 the Great Ocean<br \/>Road stretches across some of the most beautiful country side<br \/>imaginable and is home to a range of Victoria&#8217;s favourite coastal<br \/>resort towns.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road serves up a heady mix of luxury, style and<br \/>sophistication on an indulgent silver plater \u2013 and the best part is<br \/>that it is all in easy reach of Melbourne \u2013 and can be experienced all<br \/>year round no matter what the season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With the cooler months upon us,  picture cosy wood fires, decadent<br \/>day spas, sumptuous food and local wine, scenic look outs, charming<br \/>boutique accommodation and breath taking bush walks and waterfalls \u2013<br \/>just to name a few of the choices along the Great Ocean Road over<br \/>winter,&#8221; said Andrea Roberts &#8211; Manager, Great Ocean Road Marketing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Great Ocean Road is home to many of Australia&#8217;s most well known<br \/>festivals \u2013 with many held during the cooler months. Why not take the<br \/>time to check out the emerging National Celtic Festival June 6-9, 2008<br \/>in Portarlington or visit historic Port Fairy for one of the themed<br \/>&#8216;Winter Weekends&#8217; from June until September 2008.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>For a touch of romance \u2013 there is a wide array of decadent, cosy<br \/>overnight escape packages on offer, no matter where you choose to<br \/>visit along the Great Ocean Road &#8211; stretching from the surfing town of<br \/>Torquay, right through to the picturesque town of Portland, near the<br \/>South Australian border.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The SURF COAST has a culture rich with the beach and the outdoors.<br \/>Iconic surf beaches, safe swimming beaches, waterfalls, fine<br \/>restaurants and bars, boutique shopping and wineries are just some of<br \/>the options available in this spectacular region. With a range of<br \/>romantic accommodation on offers there is no better time to explore<br \/>the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> \u00d8       The Pole House \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au\/\">www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two-night weekend stay from $730 or two nights mid week $680.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Seafarers Getaway \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seafarers.com.au\/\">www.seafarers.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two-night package includes upgrade, wine, breakfast hamper, discount<br \/>dinner voucher, late checkout from just $145 per person per night.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Cape Otway Lightstation \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightstation.com\/\">www.lightstation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two nights in the heritage Light Keeper&#8217;s Cottages, breakfast,<br \/>chocolates, Devonshire tea and coffee on arrival and guided tour from<br \/>$295 per couple.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The SHIPWRECK COAST is home to one of the world&#8217;s most spectacular<br \/>stretches of coastline and of course the well renowned 12 Apostles.<br \/>There is history to uncover, coastal villages to discover and a host<br \/>of festivals, restaurants and accommodation options to experience.<br \/>Discover the Shipwreck Coast for yourself with one of the following<br \/>fantastic accommodation packages.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Ashmont Motor Inn, Port Fairy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashmontmotorinn.com.au\/\">www.ashmontmotorinn.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Lovers in the Loft&#8217; Package from $450 per night<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Mantra Deep Blue \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mantradeepblue.com.au\/\">www.mantradeepblue.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bed and breakfast from $215 per night.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       104 on Merri Apartments \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.104onmerri.com.au\/\">www.104onmerri.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay three nights and only pay for two from $470.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Heytesbury Ridge Bed &#038; Breakfast \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heytesburyridge.com.au\/\">www.heytesburyridge.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Two night package including breakfast on both mornings, plus a<br \/>two-course meal &#038; two bottles of estate wine from $400.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Port Campbell Parkview Motel<\/p>\n<p>Stay two nights and get the third night free from $299 for two people<br \/>including breakfast.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the west there is the breathtaking DISCOVERY COAST \u2013 packed with<br \/>history as Victoria&#8217;s birthplace this region covers stunning<br \/>destinations including Portland, Cape Bridgewater and Nelson. With a<br \/>delightful selection of accommodation packages available over the<br \/>winter \u2013 there is no excuse not to visit.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Annesley House \u2013 Portland \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annesleyhouse.com.au\/\">www.annesleyhouse.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay two nights for just $260 or stay three nights for only $320 and<br \/>receive a free food hamper.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Amble In Cottage \u2013 Nelson \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amblein.com.au\/\">www.amblein.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Warm Winter Retreat package includes four nights&#8217; accommodation and<br \/>inclusions for just $500.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8       Wrens on Glenelg \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrensonglenelg.com.au\/\">www.wrensonglenelg.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book three nights for $460 and get the fourth night free including<br \/>home baked bread and muffins on arrival.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>For further information on the Great Ocean Road visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatoceanrd.org.au\/\">www.greatoceanrd.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>For information on one of the aforementioned festivals visit:-<\/p>\n<p>National Celtic Festival <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalcelticfestival.com\/\">www.nationalcelticfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Port Fairy &#8216;Winter Weekends&#8217; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winter.port-fairy.com\/\">www.winter.port-fairy.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SNUGGLE UP ALONG THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD &#8211; A DESTINATION NOT JUST A ROAD! 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